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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,368.20, 552,552.30 and 256,175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,368.20, 552,552.30 and 256,175.10 is: 384,262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,368.20 : 552,552.30 = 256,175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,368.20/552,552.30 = 256,175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,368.20x = 552,552.30 × 256,175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,368.20x = 141,550,140,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,550,140,707.73/368,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,262.65

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